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DE05 BWU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,852 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both inner rear sills corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sill’s corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,849 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,192 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,506 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,787 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,766 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 20,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,268 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DE05 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 BWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 BWU registered?

DE05 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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